BR 25308 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1957

BR 25308 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1957

BR 25308 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1957
BR 25308 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1957

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 146
Lot number 30349
Type SK
First Number 25308
Later Numbers 18308
Present Number M25308
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Lot 30349 is unique in having single-bolster bogies. P 1983, on DVR until purchased by WSR (with three other SK's) 1989. Overhauled 2003: now with B4 bogies; BR chocolate and cream livery. 05/13: noted as not in use as no seats fitted. 06/24: overhaul completed: livery changed to BR crimson lake and cream.
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/05/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 08/08/2014
Photo by Rob Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/06/2024


 

 










 



 

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